#472C87 Hex Color
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This deep, saturated violet carries a serious and mysterious tone. It works well as a grounding base for dark mode interfaces or moody branding projects. Because the contrast ratio against white text is high at 10.6:1, it remains readable even in smaller font sizes. Use the hex code #472c87 to anchor complex designs that need a sense of structure and integrity.
Questions about #472c87
What is #472c87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #472c87 is rgb(71, 44, 135), in HSL hsl(258, 51%, 35%) and in CMYK 47%, 67%, 0%, 47%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
Which color palettes work well with #472c87?
This deep violet pairs effectively with soft gold for a regal contrast or cool slate to keep a monochromatic, moody theme. Avoid pairing it with high-saturation reds, which can cause visual vibration and readability issues.
Is #472c87 readable on white or black?
#472c87 has a 10.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.97:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.